Boren: African Languages Initiative

We are pleased to announce that the African Languages Initiative will continue in 2012-13 and has expanded to include additional languages. Boren Scholarship and Fellowship applicants have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of, and proficiency in, African languages and cultures. Through the initiative, funding is available for Boren Scholars and Fellows to study one of the following languages at the University of Florida's summer 2012 program prior to commencing their overseas Boren funded program.

* Akan/Twi
* Swahili
* Wolof
* Yoruba
* Zulu
In addition, African Languages Initiative overseas programs are available for intensive language and cultural study during fall semester 2012 in the following countries:

* Tanzania (Swahili)
* Mozambique (Portuguese)
* Nigeria (Yoruba)
* South Africa (Zulu)
For a full explanation of the African Languages Initiative, including information on the domestic and overseas programs, please go to http://www.borenawards.org/. Please also note that we are holding two webinars about this initiative, on November 1 and December 14. We hope that you will share information about this program with students who are interested in sub-Saharan Africa.
Sincerely,
Boren Awards Staff
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
800-618-NSEP
boren@iie.org
www.borenawards.org